Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment provided pay range
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Base pay range
Location: Leicester Area (On-site / Hybrid options available)
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: £50-60k (DOE) + Benefits
The Company:
Alexander Daniels are working with a well-established and fast-paced retail business with a strong national presence and a focus on delivering great value to customers. With hundreds of stores across the UK and a broad product range, the company continues to grow and invest in both people and processes.
The Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional with strong stock and inventory knowledge to take ownership of a high-impact role. You’ll be responsible for driving visibility, accuracy, and control over stock-related financials—working closely with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own and manage inventory reporting and reconciliations, ensuring alignment between physical and financial records
* Analyse stock movements, wastage, shrinkage, and identify trends and corrective actions
* Develop and report on inventory KPIs: turnover, days on hand, provisions, and write-offs
* Lead month-end and year-end inventory close processes and reporting
* Support physical inventory audits and cycle counts
* Provide forecasts, insights, and commentary on stock-related working capital and cash flow impacts
* Partner with operational stakeholders to support stock reduction plans and margin improvement
* Contribute to system/process improvements around inventory controls and reporting
* Assist in stock valuation reviews related to external funding or audit processes
Candidate Profile:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or QBE with strong inventory exposure
* Confident with financial reporting, controls, and analysis relating to stock
* Strong Excel skills and experience working with large ERP or stock management systems
* Able to present complex data to non-finance stakeholders
* Detail-oriented with commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset
What’s on Offer:
* Opportunity to step into a high-visibility role in a growing and fast-paced business
* Strong leadership team who really listen and a collaborative working environment
* Career development opportunities and potential for progression
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Retail
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